Woman's Hat
RetailerSold by
G. Fox and Co.
American, founded 1847
MillinerMade by
Unknown
Date1950s
MediumStraw, synthetic fiber
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x diameter x outside circumference): 3 1/4 x 19 x 18 x 38 1/2in. (8.3 x 48.3 x 45.7 x 97.8cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Richard Koopman
DescriptionWoman's hat of finely woven straw with an up-turned brim that is wider in front than in back. The crown is open at the top and edged with black grosgrain ribbon, as is the edge of the brim. The crown is encircled by a wide, black grosgrain ribbon that is looped into a bow at the back. The inside of the crown is edged with black grosgrain ribbon. This ribbon is stitched with a woven tape label: "G. FOX & CO. / EST 1847 HARTFORD."
Object number1999.88.1
MarkingsA woven tape label attached to grosgrain ribbon on the underside of the hat reads: "G. FOX & CO. / EST 1847 HARTFORD."Collections
- G. Fox & Co.
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